PTA News

MCCPTA Delegates Assembly

Hoover Delegates
Jacqueline Coleman Snead (JacquiTheLeo@yahoo.com)
Jennifer Nordin (HHMSDelegate1@gmail.com)

The MCCPTA Delegates Assembly meets monthly during the school year to propose, debate, and determine countywide PTA positions on key issues. Each local PT(S)A can have up to three voting representatives: the president or his/her designee, and up to two delegates. These members, plus the MCCPTA Board of Directors, comprise the Delegates Assembly.

NEWS

MCCPTA Statement Regarding the Abuse of East Silver Spring Elementary School Student by MCPD Officers and MCPS Staff (3/28/21) - English Version, Spanish Version

NAACP Parents' Council

Hoover Representative
Keisha Knight

NEWS

Presentation slides from the 5/19/21 NAACP Parents' Council Meeting

Anti-Racist System Audit in MCPS

During the July 14, 2020 business meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Education, as an introduction to the continuing discussion on the district’s recovery of education plans, Superintendent Jack Smith and Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight provided an overview of a new system effort to combat racism. The Anti-Racist System Audit will focus on evaluating the current climate at MCPS, identifying the needs and recommending actions required to combat racism. Dr. McKnight reviewed specific components of the project, which include: conducting a workforce diversity analysis; evaluating work conditions and reviewing progress and barriers; reviewing the K–12 equity curriculum, the equity achievement framework and progress made in this area; focusing on community relations and engagement and evaluating school cultures. The audit also will include data analysis, an assessment of student learning, the impact of COVID-19, and the progress made with students of color and focus students. MCPS leadership is committed to engaging the MCPS community, students, and staff to ensure that the action plan is both strategic and purposeful. Ultimately, the audit will help inform a pathway to identify and address the concerns and issues in all of these areas. It is anticipated that the findings and recommendations will be presented to the Board in October 2020.

UPDATE on MCPS' Systemwide Anti-Racist Audit (12/9/20)
UPDATE on MCPS' Systemwide Anti-Racist Audit (2/10/21)

The Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence

Learn more about the Black and Brown Coalition.

Read the Inaugural Newsletter (December 2020/January 2021) regarding educational equity and an overview of the Coalition’s work over the past year.

Read Quarterly Update - 1st Quarter 2021 (4/1/21)

NAACP of Montgomery County

NAACP of Montgomery County Statement on the Incident at East County Elementary School (3/31/21)

NAACP Youth Council of Montgomery County

The mission of the NAACP Youth Council of Montgomery County is to:

Inform youth of the problems affecting African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities.
Advance the economic, educational, social, and political status of African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities, and their harmonious cooperation with other peoples.
Stimulate an appreciation of the African Diaspora and other people of color's contribution to civilization.
Develop an intelligent, effective youth leadership.

To accomplish these goals, the Council meets monthly to discuss issues and concerns of Montgomery County Youth. They partner with organizations to influence policy and participate in community service projects. The members are from 6th - 12th grade and the annual membership is $10.00 per year. Meetings are via Zoom.

The next meeting of the NAACP Youth Council of Montgomery County is on November 21st at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact: Kimberly McLurkin-Harris at KMcLurkinHarris@hotmail.com

Special Education/Bridge

Hoover Liaison
Orit Shpilman (HooverAllAbilities@gmail.com)

MCPS Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) - SEAC is comprised of parents/guardians, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff members, and representatives of Montgomery County community groups that advocate for students with special needs and serve to advocate for, and advise, the Office of Special Education.

Special Education Resources for MCPS Parents, Guardians, and Advocates (as shared by the MCCPTA Special Education Committee)

Please Join the New Special Education Committee Facebook Page!

This group is intended for all special education parents, caregivers, and advocates! The purpose of this group is to advocate for students with disabilities and their families in MCPS. It is also a place to share and receive information related to special education and disability rights in Montgomery County, MD.
Join HERE

Hoover MS PTA Bylaws - Approved by General Membership on 5/10/22 (awaiting approval by Free State PTA)

Hoover MS PTA Disbursement Request Form

Hoover MS PTA Cash Verification Form